53rd Japanese Language Speech Contest Finals
Contests Around Australia in 2023
Some of the contests may be held online.
*Please be kindly informed that 2023 National Speech Content will be the final one in its current format.
The Japan Foundation, Sydney is currently working on launching a new presentation-based contest from 2024, which will be independent of the State/Territory level contests. For information of the State/Territory level Speech Contest from 2024, please contact the respective organiser directly.
NT
Contest date: July to mid-August, through online submission
Entries close: July 31, 2023 (Mon), Submission close: August 11, 2023 (Fri)
Website: NT *Website opens after July 17 (Mon)
TAS
Contest date: August 18, 2023 (Fri) 15:00 – 18:30
Entries close: August 11, 2023 (Thur)
Website: TAS
ACT
Contest date: August 19, 2023 (Sat) 10:00 – via Zoom
Entries close: August 12, 2023 (Sat)
Website: ACT
QLD
Contest date: August 20, 2023 (Sun) 12:00 – 14:00
Entries close: August 4, 2023 (Fri)
Website: QLD
WA
Contest date: August 26, 2023 (Sat) 14:00 – 16:00
Entries close: August 11, 2023 (Fri)
Website: WA
VIC
Contest date: August 27, 2023 (Sun) All day. Exact session times to be confirmed at a later date.
Entries close: August 14, 2023 (Mon)
Website: VIC
NSW
Contest date: September 3, 2023 (Sun) 9:00 – 14:00 (Time is approximate and subject to change)
Entries close: August 25, 2023 (Fri) 17:00
Website: NSW
SA
Contest will not be held in 2023
